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| Brand | Samsung |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Series | A series |
| First released | Galaxy A02: January 27, 2021 |
| Discontinued | August 18, 2021 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A01 Samsung Galaxy A01 Core |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy A03 |
| Compatible networks | GSM / HSPA / 3G / LTE |
| Dimensions | 164 mm (6.5 in) H 75.9 mm (2.99 in) W 9.1 mm (0.36 in) D |
| Weight | 206 g (7.3 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: One UI Core 2.5 over Android 10 (32-bit) Current: One UI Core 3.1 over Android 11 (32-bit) |
| System-on-chip | MediaTek MT6739W (28 nm) (A02/M02) Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) (A02s/M02s/F02s) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 (64-bit) Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 (64-bit) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8100 Adreno 506 |
| Memory | 2/3/4 GB RAM |
| Storage | 32/64 GB internal storage |
| Removable storage | Up to 512 GB; microSD |
| Battery | 5000 mAh lithium polymer |
| Charging | 7.75W (A02/M02) 15W (A02s/M02s/F02s) |
| Rear camera | 13 MP + 2 MP |
| Front camera | 5 MP |
| Display | 6.5 in HD+ PLS TFT LCD, (720x1600 resolution) |
| Data inputs | Micro USB (A02/M02) USB-C (A02s/M02s/F02s) |
| Model | SM-A022x (Galaxy A02) SM-A025x (Galaxy A02s) SM-M022x (Galaxy M02) SM-M025x (Galaxy M02s) SM-F025x (Galaxy F02s) (last letter varies by carrier and international models) |
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| References | [1] |
The Samsung Galaxy A02 and the Galaxy A02s are the budget Android smartphones manufactured by Samsung Electronics as a part of its A series. The former was announced on January 27, 2021,[2] while the latter was first announced on November 24, 2020.[3] The Galaxy A02 managed to sell over 18.3 million units after its launch.[4]
There were several rebranded version of this device: the Galaxy M02 (which was announced on February 2, 2021),[5] the Galaxy M02s (first announced on January 7, 2021),[6] and the Galaxy F02s (first announced on April 5, 2021).[7]
Specifications
[edit]Design
[edit]All devices feature a plastic back and frame with a glass front. A distinctive pattern differentiates these models: the A02/M02 features a stripped back, while the A02s/M02s/F02s have a prism back pattern.[8]
| Galaxy A02 Galaxy M02 |
Galaxy A02s | Galaxy M02s Galaxy F02s |
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Hardware
[edit]Display
[edit]All devices feature the same 6.5 in PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 720 x 1600 (~270 ppi).[2][5][7][6]
Cameras
[edit]The Galaxy A02/M02 feature a dual-camera setup arranged vertically on the left side of the rear of the phone along with the flash. The main camera is a 13 MP wide lens and the second is a 2 MP depth sensor. The main camera can record video up at 1080p @ 30 fps. A single 5 MP front-facing camera is present in a notch.[9]
The Galaxy A02s/M02s/F02s feature a triple-camera setup arranged vertically on the left side of the rear of the phone along with the flash. The main camera is a 13 MP wide lens, a 2 MP depth sensor, and a 2 MP macro sensor. The main camera can record video up at 1080p @ 30 fps. A single 5 MP front-facing camera is present in a notch.[8]
Processor and Memory
[edit]The A02/M02 is powered by the MediaTek MT6739W quad-core SoC,[2] while the A02s/M02s/F02s is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core SoC.[8]
All variants can have either 32 GB or 64 GB of internal storage as well as either 2 GB, 3 GB, or 4 GB (for the "s" variants) of RAM. Internal storage can be expanded via a microSD card up to 512 GB. All variants use eMMC for its internal storage.[10]
Battery
[edit]The A02/M02 have a non-removable 5000 mAh lithium-ion battery with 7.75W charging.[9] The A02s/M02s/F02s have the same battery capacity as the A02/M02 but features a faster 15W charging.[3]
Software
[edit]The Samsung Galaxy A02 comes with One UI Core 2.5 over Android 10, and upgradable to One UI Core 3.1 over Android 11.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Michail. "Samsung Galaxy A02 goes official with slim price tag and 5,000 mAh battery". GSMArena.com. Archived from the original on 2021-03-07. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
- ^ a b c Michail. "Samsung Galaxy A02 goes official with slim price tag and 5,000 mAh battery". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
- ^ a b Sagar (2020-11-24). "Samsung Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s announced: 6.5" screens and 5,000 mAh batteries". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ "This Samsung smartphone was the world's bestseller in 2021". www.sammobile.com. Archived from the original on 2024-08-03. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ a b Sagar (2021-02-01). "Samsung Galaxy M02 announced with 6.5" display and 5,000 mAh battery". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
- ^ a b Yordan (2021-01-07). "Samsung Galaxy M02s is official with big battery and aggressive price". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ a b Ravichandran, Sudarshan (2021-04-05). "Samsung Galaxy F02s, Galaxy F12 launched in India as rebadged Galaxy M02s/M12". Gizmochina. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ a b c "Samsung Galaxy A02s/M02s review (Design)". GSMArena. 2021-03-07. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ a b Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2021-01-27). "Samsung silently introduces Galaxy A02 with a 5,000mAh battery". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ Schmitt, Florian (2021-03-16). "Samsung Galaxy A02s smartphone review – Korean smartphone with a WLAN problem". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-01-26. Slow eMMC flash is the standard in this price class, and only the OnePlus Nord N100 is able to offer UFS storage here. However, the Galaxy A02s makes pretty good use of the possibilities of its storage in terms of read and write speeds.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A02 Getting Its Android 11-Based One UI 3.1 Update: Report". NDTV Gadgets 360. 30 September 2021. Archived from the original on 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2022-02-03.